Stapleton Field Private

TX03 · Abbott, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
716 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,360 ft N/S
Runways
2
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:49 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:19 AM11:19Z
Sunrise06:46 AM11:46Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 263°downwind 173°base 083°final 353°45° entryEWNS

RWY ELEFT traffic

Heading
353° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
1,745 × 50 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 173°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY E
Approach obstacle
Fence, 4 ft

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ACT 115.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ACT · Waco VORTAC 115.30 · 100X High r030° / 16.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX03 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
TX03
Coordinates
31.8751, -97.0681
Elevation
716 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1983/04
Distance from city
1 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NORMAN F STAPLETON
RT 2/BOX 54, ABBOTT, TX
817-582-9708
Manager
NORMAN F STAPLETON
RT 2/BOX 54, ABBOTT, TX
817-582-9708
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Obstructions

  • ROAD IS 5' BLO RWY LEVEL.

Nearby airports

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About TX03

Stapleton Field (TX03) is an airport in Abbott, TX, at 716 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,360 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does TX03 have a control tower?

No. Stapleton Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at TX03?

Stapleton Field has 2 runways; the longest is 2,360 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is TX03?

Stapleton Field is in Abbott, TX, at an elevation of 716 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8751, -97.0681.

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